Judge Russell to resign as judge for governor race
Georgia Judge Richard B. Russell announced plans to resign his judgeship on February 7 to run for governor. He stated he will notify Governor Terrell and expects to meet candidacy deadlines while continuing to campaign across the state. Russell also said he aims to finish his last court in his home county before stepping down and named possible rivals Len C. Brand and J. Shackelford from Clarke County.
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Richard B. Russell
Terrell
Weaternot
Pel
Russell
R Fidence
Georgia
Anier
Ernor ‘Terrell
Ruszell
Jack Aronnd
Len C. H. Brand
Anion
J. Shackelford
Athene
Repets
Tives
Clarke County
Embalmers' Board to Meet in Macon Next Week
H. M. Patterson of Atlanta will preside over the 2M1 meeting of the Georgia state board of embalmers in Macon next Wednesday. The president notes a successful year and expects the best meeting yet. All examiners and licenses will be discussed, with new embalmers and funeral directors to be examined. The board will be in Macon for two days, with members including Patterson, L. H. ip ard, CO. LBs batt, W. Edward Pisot, and W. H. Witder.
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H. M. Patterson
Atlanta
Wil
Macon
Wa Berill
Georgia State Bél'or Embalmers
Patterson
State Board of Embalmos
Stata
Dita
Boart
L. H. Ipard
CO. Lbsbatt
Columbus
W. Edward Pisot
Auguata
W. H. Witder
AMF
Fire at Bennett and Morgan Plant in Marion NC
Reported blaze in the Bennett and Morgan plant at Marion North Carolina causes losses estimated between 200000 and 250000 dollars with about alias 0000 in insurance. The fire is suspected incendiary in origin and follows statewide events as of January 4 Raleigh.
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Raleigh
N.C
Bennett & Morgan
Marion
N. C
South
Raisin Crop Sold Amid Unrest in California
A late January report from San Francisco notes the Raisin Growers' Company selling the year’s raisin crop to packers at a three cent rate, with tensions rising as growers face new market conditions and uncertain futures. The article hints at discontent and potential conflict among producers and distributors as the sale concludes.
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San Francisco
Thata Raisin Growers
Thaers
Coma
Diamond Rings and Setting Choices for Quality Stones
The article discusses evaluating diamond rings by stone quality and setting style. It mentions options like solitaire and cluster designs and emphasizes the impact of setting on overall appearance and value.
Supreme Court Reverses Fite in Georgia Road Case
The Georgia Supreme Court reversed Judge A. W. Fite in a case involving Mira Grace McGowan Cooke and Miss Alice McGowan, sisters and plantation owners in Catoosa County. Indictments accused them of turning a private road into a public highway, but the court found the road remained a private way. The women removed a barrier and reportedly opened access, with Cooke and McGowan noted as daughters of the late Colonel McGowan and linked to literary figures.
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A. W."fite
Cir
Galf
Supreme Court of Georgia
Mira
Grace McGowan Cooke
Alice McGowan
Quire
Cooke
Misa MrGowan
Colonel McGowan
Chattanooga Times
Mrs
Ps . Cheshire
Miss McGowan
R Story
Relic Bible Seeks Pittsburg Riot Owner
A San Antonio resident offers to return a Bible taken from a burning Pittsburg riot house on McDaniel Street. The letter to The Constitution asks the original owner to identify the tome by description and pays postage to send it back. The Bible is linked to a police death in the same riot.
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Kitizen
San Antonio
Tex
Watanio
Susan Antonio
High
Pittsburg
McDaniel Street
Crabtree
INCIL NAMES OFFICER S ERious city year heads
In Ga on January 4 the city council elected all heads of departments and employees for the year. Few vacancies appeared in the lengthy list and all positions were filled for twelve months. No fact for city lighting has yet been presented. Representatives of Ware and Leland are in town for a cotton exchange setup, and Americus may have exchanges and brokerage offices, with a third one planned to cover the area.
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Erious
Ware & Leland
Americus
Covington Elects J A Clarke as Mayor in 1806 Inauguration
iCity Government inaugurates in Covington Ga with J A Clarke formally burated mayor. Administration pledged under flattering auspices as 1806 promises further progress in civil and mercial improvements. City council reorganized with George T Smith as clerk and police force to serve another year.
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iCity
Ovington
J. A. Clarke
Covington
Hugsberew
Géorge T. Smith
Freezing Drop Is Predicted In Atlanta Weather Forecast
Forecaster Marbury predicts the thermometer will drop to freezing or 30 degrees in the early morning. Northwesterly winds relieve the area from recent easterly holds. Rivers rise slowly due to recent rains affecting rail travel. a general cooling trend follows a storm near St. Louis moving over the Great Lakes.
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Marbury
Atlanta
St. Leoula
Great Lakes
Mississippi Valley
South
Morris Brown Cleared of Debt as Trustees Pay 7000
Morris Brown college trustees ordered immediate payment of the remaining 7000 mortgage balance. Officers reported enrolment near 1500, with treasurer E W Lee showing 13715 on hand to cover debt. President J S Flipper, E W Lee, and R D Stinson named to arrange a boys dormitory and celebrate debt lifting.
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Morris Brown Colored College
E. W. Lee
J. S. Flipper
E.W. Lee
R. D. Stinson
Man credits Postum with restored health after coffee withdrawal
A former woven wire fence inspector describes years of illness from coffee use and nervous prostration. After switching to Postum and later eliminating coffee entirely, his digestion and nerves improved, headaches ceased, and mental sharpness returned, with a pledge to continue Postum for life. He offers to testify, noting the product from Postum Co. and a slogan about Wellville.
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Pecame
Postum ‘Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Winds and D D S Urge Caution On Colds And Pneumonia
Weather and wet conditions raise pneumonia risk as doctors urge strict self care. Warn of dehydration, damp clothing, and overwork. emphasize dry feet, warm layers, and avoiding alcohol. Call for prompt medical treatment at onset of severe cold or chest pain.
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Ponumonia
Thes
United States
Company mess to be formed at Fort McPherson army post
Learned yesterday that a company mess will be established at Fort MacPherson around March. The regimental dining hall will be converted into a gymnasium and fitted to create a premier southern facility. Twelve companies of the Seventeenth U.S. Infantry will compete for the best meals and prices under new regulations.
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Fort MacPherson
South
Seventeenth United States Infantry
Atlanta
Army
Beng
Captain Buck
Buck
Philippines
Fort McPherson
Conyers Named Tax Clerk In City Committee Vote
James H. Conyers was elected to fill the vacancy in the tax assessors force. Three clerks reelected are John Malone chief clerk, George Beauchamp, and Eugene Williams. Sledge Collier remains tax investigator with a strong record of city revenue gains. Mayor Pro Tem Harwell floated abolishing the assistant license inspector post as part of routine committee actions.
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James H. Conyers
John T. Pledge Collier Waa
Tax Committee of Council
Tax Office
John Malone
George Beauchamp
Eugene Williams
Sur
Conyers
W. T. Winn
Southern Express Company
Harwell
H.T. Hayes
Seaalon
Lobbyists Barred by House Action in Jackson
After a spirited debate the house adopted the Sample anti lobbyist resolution barring lobbyists from halls and corridors and requiring credentials for those wishing to appear before committees on legislation. An amendment exempts representatives of ostensibly philosophical groups from applying.
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Jackson
Misa
House of Representatives
Eusie
Education Board Proposes New South Pryor Street School
The board of education backs a $30,000 item to buy the lot and erect a new school building on South Pryor Street near the Southern railway shops. Officers reelected: Luther Z. Rosser president, Dr. L. P. Stephens vice president, L. N. M. Landrum secretary, Joseph T. Orme treasurer. The board will spend $294,523.26 to operate schools this year, detailing salaries, supplies, fuel, insurance, and various projects including the Pryor Street school and improvements at Storr school and Bell street area. The secretary’s salary rises from $8200 to $9,400.
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Board of Education
Pryor Street
Southern Railway
Luther Z. Rosser
L. P. Stephens
Tenth Street
Davis Street
Storr
Bell Street
Senate Confirms Nominations in Executive Session
The Senate in executive session today confirmed several nominations including Frank Dillingham named consul general at Coburg Germany and Postmasters G W Hoeffert of Schulenberg Oklahoma and Bess L Batley Snyder 7.
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Senate
Washington
Frank Dillingham
California
Coburg
Germany
Texas
Schulenberg
Oklahoma
Bess L. Batley
iSnyder
Train wreck near Clayton injures several passengers
Passenger train No. 9 southbound on the Tallulah Falls railroad wrecked between Clayton and Rabun Gap at 2 o'clock. Several were injured including Captain Samuel H. Avery and John Hays. cars overturned. The track slid on a deep fill and three cars overturned. Hays was unconscious on arrival.
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Clayton
Tallulah Falls
Rabun Gap
Samuel H. Avery
Frank Parks
John Hays
Cornella
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